September 19, 2024

CHART: Global mining and metals – a quick reality check

Demand for energy transition metals has injected optimism into mining, but it represents only a sliver of the $4 trillion global industry.  

September 19, 2024

Asante Gold begins mining from third satellite pit at Bibiani

Over the next 30 months, the Russel pit is expected to deliver a total of 1.9 million tonnes at 1.62 g/t to the Bibiani process plant.

September 18, 2024

Giyani secures Botswana’s first manganese mining licence for Kgwakwe Hill

K.Hill will be one of the few battery-grade manganese projects outside China.

September 18, 2024

Gold-rich Sudan talks mining with Russia as war alliances shift

Moscow is looking to strengthen ties with the North African nation’s military-led government amid a 17-month civil war.

September 18, 2024

Atlantic within ‘touching distance’ of building Ghana’s first lithium mine

The exploration company is waiting for Ghana's parliament to ratify its licence to break ground at Ewoyaa.

September 17, 2024

Global green mining market to reach $16.9 billion by 2029 — report

Factors contributing to the projected growth include growing environmental legislation and regulatory pressures, BCC Research says.

September 17, 2024

Barrick projects 30% growth in gold-equivalent production by 2030

CEO Mark Bristow says the miner has had the luxury of having an asset base to support organic growth well into the future.

September 17, 2024

Zambia mines lobby calls on government to halt reforms

The government recently announced plans to establish a state-owned firm to control at least 30% of future mines’ production.

September 17, 2024

Newmont on track to get at least $2 billion from asset sales, COO says

The sales are part of plan to focus on so-called Tier 1 assets, which can produce at least 500,000 ounces of gold equivalent for 10 years or longer.

September 17, 2024

Midnight Sun solves Zambian licence error

The disputed Kazhiba licence is one of three target areas on the company’s 506-sq.-km property.